An experimental test of an alcohol expectancy challenge in mixed gender groups of young heavy drinkers

Article Abstract:

The main aim of the study is to test the effect of a multisession expectancy challenge in mixed gender groups of young heavy drinkers. It also indicates than an expectancy challenge could be effective in reducing positive expectancies and alcohol use in young heavy drinking women as has been shown for heavy drinking young men.

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Self-generated alcohol outcomes in 8th and 10th graders: exposure to vicarious sources of alcohol information

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The perceived positive and negative outcomes of alcohol use, in a sample of 8th and 10th graders is studied. Results indicate that exposure to vicarious sources of alcohol information did not predict self generated responses, whereas alcohol use and first-hand observation of others' drinking could influence the respondents.

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Further refining the stress-coping model of alcohol involvement

Article Abstract:

The practicability of coping styles in differentially moderating the relation between stress and alcohol use is examined depending on the type of stressor experienced and coping style under consideration. Gender differences in these moderated relations are also analyzed.

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